Sunsets at the Peaks

Sometimes we all need a perfect sunset to remind us of how beautiful things are.

From the top of the San Francisco Peaks.

I have taken a few friends up to the top of the Peaks to enjoy a peaceful view of beautiful Northern Arizona. We usually drive up around 5:30pm or so and spend a few hours simply watching the fading of the sun and the darkness take over.

From the top you can see Kendrick Mountain/Park, the Grand Canyon (on a clear day), Hart Prairie, etc. There is a trail that connects to the Arizona Trail which makes for spectacular views, but I wouldn't recommend being on it at dark.

Caution:

Once the sun has gone down you are likely to see many deer on the road back down to town. Please be aware, smart and caring of these animals. They don't deserve to suffer or die so we can haul ass down the mountain. Use your bright lights, but turn them off as soon as you see another car coming up the road. Just think :)

Also know the temperature drops significantly as you go from town to the top of the mountain.

Directions:

From downtown Flagstaff you will head north (toward the mountains) on Humphreys St. Turn left onto Highway 180. Turn right at the Arizona Snowbowl signage. Make your way up the mountain curves and park in the lower parking lot (the signage will say toward "humprey's trail). You don't want to head all the way up to the lodge.